ONLINE MAGAZINE ::: "LMNOP"

It's NO secret that I love the blog 'Made by Joel'. He has just been named the regular craft conrtibutor to an online magazine called LMNOP (laugh, make, nuture, organise, play) which is a new (and fabulous) find for me. Download it for free and check out awesome ideas and products from the states :)

Lauren x

Some wonderful blogs :)

I have got to say that I have found some very interesting blogs of late and am loving how this platform allows people to share things with such a wide audience. Check out some of these wonderful blogs and get inspired with some projects and products for your world!

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This blog is done by a dear friend of mine. She has a real knack at finding trendy things before they become trendy. Check out the green living, craftiness and lots more at 'amy jean'.

Got little ones at home???? You'll LOVE 'counting coconuts'!!!


I have used this guy before on my blog - but if you love crafty projects that are modern and simple - you'll love 'made by joel'.


This blog is wonderful and adorable - sure to inspire you. Many crafty projects gallore!!!
LOVE it!!!

Enjoy;
Lauren x

Rainy Day Activity - Paper City

There are just some things that are perfect rainy day activities.....we have done two of these today. Playdough and a paper city inspired by a favourite blog of mine 'Made by Joel'.
Joel has putup on his blog, different printable components for his paper city. The best thing about this is it is a cheap activity and we were at it for hours!!! We did something similar ages ago and these are great activities that store well and entertain for hours....the options are endless.

Made By Joel - LOVE IT!!!

I came across this blog "made by joel" that is by a guy called Joel (derr) who has 2 gorgeous kids and makes lots of things for his them. I love that he sews, but his projects are simple and things I could attempt since I am on my L-Plates.
What I love about the creations he shows, are that the toys are fairly basic and let the kids imagination use them in all sorts of settings. The applications for these "kid-powered" toys are endless and want to try a few of these when I get a machine at home :)

Slotted building discs to create anything!!!

"Toy Bench" satisfies my love of simple wooden toys that can create anything and modern simplicity decorating in one!!!!

This toy zoo mat allows the kids to get out toy animals and create a world of animal fueled imagination.

These wooden cars are adorable as they all fit into the cute little tin and would provide many hours of entertainment!

I saved the best till last!!! With two boys in the house that love 'playing house' this modern house would definitley be a welcome addition to the "role play" that we do so often but without the 'tissy' pink touched synonomus with typical doll houses!!!! Must show hubby and send SUBTLE hints ;)